Because the plenum is where the greatest air pressure differential is found it is therefore the 1 place to seal to save energy and cash.
How to seal air handler plenum in attic.
If an air handler is in a garage attic crawlspace or closet it might experience less air flow and humid air.
And plenum and return air connectors.
Anyhow the return box and the other box that has the ducts coming out of it are made of sheet metal.
Your plenum will typically be located in an unheated area of the house such as the attic or garage.
Common places to find them are at ill fitting cover panels or those with missing screws.
Humid air and air flow.
The entrance of the attached air filter insertion point base.
Where air conditioning pipes enter the housing grommets may be missing or leaky.
My mother has had me going up into her attic to seal the leaky ducts and parts of the plenum air handler that join up to the furnace and coil units.
When you re done sealing your attic bypasses push the insulation back into place with an old broom handle or stick as you back out of the attic.
This is a common occurrence in florida garages.
If your hatch rests directly on the moldings like ours did add 2 1 2 in wide stops around the.